makeover

1 of 2

noun

make·​over ˈmāk-ˌō-vər 

plural makeovers

: an act or instance of making over

a makeover of the tax system

especially : a changing of a person's appearance (as by the use of cosmetics or a different hairstyle)

The contest winner gets a professional makeover and photoshoot.

make over

2 of 2

verb

made over; making over; makes over

transitive verb

1

: to transfer the title of (property)

2

a

: remake, remodel, redesign

made the whole house over

b

: reform sense 1

Synonyms of makeover

Verb

• transform
• convert

Examples of makeover in a Sentence

Noun

The actress had a complete makeover to turn her into a glamorous star.

They gave their advertising a total makeover to improve their corporate image.

Verb

the old factory was completely made over and is now an upscale shopping center

made the deed over to his daughter

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

The cookies combine chocolate, marshmallow and pieces of graham cracker, giving the classic campfire dessert a bakery-style makeover. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Verb

For instance, a credit card company typically reports to the credit-reporting companies the balance, the minimum monthly payment required and the actual payments made over that stretch of time, Ulzheimer said. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

To me, that would ruin all of the progress baseball has made over the last five years. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1888, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for makeover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• moreover
• passover
• pullover

Kids Definition

make over

verb

1

: to transfer the title of

made the estate over to his sister

2

: remake, remodel

made the whole house over

3

: reform entry 1 sense 1